This document discusses open educational resources (OER) and their benefits for teachers and students. It notes that OER allow for drastic savings in resource costs, exposure to leading university materials, and the freedom to use materials with proper attribution. However, it also mentions some drawbacks, such as the need to verify information accuracy and becoming accustomed to proper attribution. Overall, the document advocates for the use of OER to inspire student creativity without the worry of plagiarism.

2. Sharing the Knowlege
Teachers are givers by nature. If they find something
that works for them, they are the first to freely pass
the knowledge down to other educators. FREELY is
the key term here!
OER stands for Open Educational Resources. As
technology grows so have the avenues available to
access information. Let’s talk pros and cons!

3. Pros
0Drastic savings in resource dollars
0Exposure to leading universities
0Less stress with the knowledge you have the
correct permission to use materials you find on
an OER
0Gets students conducting more online research
in a safe environment
0Teaches social responsibilty

4. Cons
0 There is a need to cross check the information
gathered for accuracy
0 Getting the word out on what is available and
getting more added to this type of resource
0 Learning how to properly attribute sources might
take some getting use to
0 Some of the material is very dry and not as colorful
as copywrighted work.
0 It is a bit difficult to navigate but with practice gets
easier. What doesn’t?

5. Will I use what I have learned?
Certainly! I think one of the things that might
hold students back creatively is the worry of
getting in trouble with plagerism. It I give
them the proper resources for them to pull
from then it might unleash some of the ideas
they have in those cloudy brains of theirs.